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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.49, 298.76 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.49, 298.76 and 133.61 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.49 : 298.76 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.49/298.76 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.49x = 298.76 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.49x = 39,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917.40/216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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